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Project Aims to Detain Rainwater to San Pedro River Aquifers

Goal is to have water make its way into river, keeping it flowing even in dry seasons.

NASA Changes Worry Tucson Planetary Science

New grant-funding structure promises more money for planetary research, but local scientist negative impacts.

Clean Water Agreement, Through Congress, Signed for AZ Tribe

Under $200M federal allocation, White Mountain Apaches will get 'clean water for another 100 years.'

Feds Hold Jaguar Sanctuary Meeting

Public invited to Sierra Vista gathering Tuesday; state game officials oppose plan to set aside 1,300 sq. miles.

Proposed Barriers Along Border Could Harm Wildlife

The issue has raised flags among environmentalists, who argue it could be devastating to the area's natural surroundings.

Officials: Government's Response to Wildfires Not Affected Yet

Obama administration says this year's budget cuts haven't harmed ability to fight fires.

Mt. Lemmon Fees to Change Starting July 4

Recreation area will charge visitors in 11 individual sites instead of as a whole.

Prescott in Mourning: 19 Firefighters Killed

1,000 jam auditorium for memorial; tears, eulogies, prayers, moment of silence mark Sunday's tragedy.

Learning From Asteroids Pummeling Mars

UA HiRISE camera documents space-rock strikes on red planet

UA Mission Will Touch Asteroid

Watch AZ illustrated Science tonight, 6:30, PBS 6

AZ Week: Water Supply, Demand Assessed

Colorado River already overdrawn, but all parties acting with urgency

EPA Wants to Clear Air in Grand Canyon

Navajo Generating Station's emissions targeted in proposed new rule

Astronauts Debate Future of U.S. Space Program

Apollo and shuttle astronauts say next big goal is overdue

Wild Burro Adoption Set For Next Month

Wildlife officials to gather animals, prepare them for private adoption

Tucson, Pima County Consider Changes To Outdoor Lighting Code

Revisions try to balance public safety with preserving the night sky

Mark Kelly to Fly Mission

Husband of U.S. Rep. Giffords decides to command Endeavor in April

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